A well-regarded local restaurant in Corralejo serving generous portions of Canarian and Spanish food. Popular with locals and visitors alike for its quality and value.
Restaurante Tamara is a dependable local restaurant on Avenida Nuestra Señora del Carmen in Corralejo, the busy northern resort town on the island of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. Corralejo is the most popular tourist destination on Fuerteventura and the restaurant strip along the Avenida can be uneven in quality, but Tamara has earned a reputation among both residents and returning visitors for consistent cooking, generous portions, and fair pricing in a town where tourist fatigue can affect standards. The menu balances Canarian traditional dishes with the Spanish mainland repertoire familiar to most visitors: paella, fresh fish, and rice dishes sit alongside Fuerteventura-sourced goat preparations and the papas arrugadas that feature on every Canarian table. The house paella is the most-cited signature — prepared with a proper sofrito base and filled generously with shellfish and chicken or rabbit depending on the daily preparation. Fresh fish from the Fuerteventura coast is available grilled or baked. The Canarian tapas selection — croquetas, mojo-dressed potatoes, local cheeses — works well as a starter or light lunch. The wine list features Canarian and Spanish options at modest prices. The dining room is warm and unpretentious; the decor is simple without resort-hotel polish. Service is attentive and the pace is relaxed. Average spend is €28 per person. Tamara closes on Tuesdays. Reservations are recommended, particularly for weekend evenings when Corralejo's visitor population is at its fullest.
Good to know
- Hours
- 12:00–16:00, 19:00–22:30 (closed Tuesdays)
- Reservations
- Recommended
Location
Avenida Nuestra Señora del Carmen 7, 35660 Corralejo, Fuerteventura
28.7283, -13.8662 View on map
Highlights
- Consistently high-quality cooking in a town where tourist-facing restaurants vary widely
- House paella — built on a proper sofrito base, generously filled, cooked to order
- Fuerteventura-sourced fresh fish and goat preparations alongside Canarian tapas
- Relaxed, unpretentious dining room away from the noisiest part of the Corralejo strip
- Fair pricing in a high-tourism area — full dinner averaging €28 per person
Tips for visiting
- Book ahead for Friday and Saturday evenings — Corralejo fills quickly in peak weeks
- The paella takes 25 minutes to prepare; let the kitchen know early in the meal
- The Canarian tapas selection works well as a shared starter before a main fish dish
- The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays — plan the week accordingly if staying in Corralejo
Accessibility
Restaurante Tamara is at street level on Avenida Nuestra Señora del Carmen with step-free access from the pavement. The dining room is on one floor. The restaurant is among the more accessible options in central Corralejo.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tamara aimed mainly at tourists or locals?
The restaurant serves both. It has a solid local following from Corralejo residents who return for consistent quality, alongside the tourist trade the town generates.
Is the paella cooked to order or batch-prepared?
Tamara's paella is cooked to order and takes approximately 25 minutes. It is not a pre-cooked tourist version; guests should plan for the wait.
Are there vegetarian options?
Several tapas and salad dishes are vegetarian, including papas arrugadas with mojo verde, salads, and cheese selections. The main dishes are predominantly fish and meat.
Is Tamara open year-round?
Yes, Restaurante Tamara operates year-round with the exception of Tuesdays (closed). Corralejo is an active town in all seasons thanks to its windsurfing and kitesurfing scene.